Chubby

Pronunciation

• enPR: chÅ­bʹē, IPA: /ˈtʃʌbi/
• Rhymes: -ÊŒbi

Origin

recorded since 1611, from chub (short, thick fish species, used as bait), used metaphorically for "lazy person" since 1558; perhaps influenced by Old Norse kumba "log" and/or kumben "stumpy."

Full definition of chubby

Adjective

1. Of a person, slightly overweight, somewhat fat and hence soft.Obviously the chubby child was eating too much.
2. Of a body part, containing a moderate amount of fat.It's quite normal for healthy babies to have chubby cheeks.

Synonyms

• (person) chunky, plump, podgy, tubby
• (part of the body) chunky, plump, podgy

Derived terms

• chubbily
• chubbiness

Noun

1. A chubby, plump person
2. (slang) Especially a gay man.
3. (slang) An erection of the penis.Hey, Lucius, I just wanted to share a piece of personal information with you. I've got a... a chubby right now because creaming This is one of the most awesome experiences of my life!—

Derived terms

• chub (plump person)
• chubby-chaser